West Coast rivals meet in a clash of NWSL titans as Portland and San Diego renew their budding rivalry.
PORTLAND, Ore. (May 6, 2025) - Portland Thorns today announced that San Diego Wave will serve as the opponent for the club's previously announced friendly match on Sunday, June 28, at 4:00 pm at Providence Park. The match is presented by Alaska Airlines.
The matchup brings together two of the National Women's Soccer League's elite clubs, with the Thorns currently sitting second in the NWSL standings and the Wave right on their heels in third. Portland has been virtually impenetrable at Providence Park, posting a 4-0-1 home record while not conceding a single goal on their own turf.
The rivalry between Portland and San Diego has quickly become one of the most compelling in the NWSL. The clubs have split their season series this year, with San Diego taking a 3-1 result in San Diego on March 25 before Portland answered emphatically with a 2-0 victory at Providence Park on April 29. Adding further edge to the fixture, the Thorns eliminated the Wave from the postseason last year at Providence Park.
The Thorns boast one of the most exciting rosters in the NWSL, with 16 internationals representing nations across the globe, a fearless crop of young talent, and marquee names like Sophia Wilson, Olivia Moultrie, and Pietra Tordin delivering night after night at Providence Park. Fans are encouraged to visit Thorns.com/tickets to get in on the action.
About Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader in women’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. The Thorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports at Providence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-record ninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches during the 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing a league-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for the postseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in the world’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
West Coast rivals meet in a clash of NWSL titans as Portland and San Diego renew their budding rivalry.
PORTLAND, Ore. (May 6, 2025) - Portland Thorns today announced that San Diego Wave will serve as the opponent for the club's previously announced friendly match on Sunday, June 28, at 4:00 pm at Providence Park. The match is presented by Alaska Airlines.
The matchup brings together two of the National Women's Soccer League's elite clubs, with the Thorns currently sitting second in the NWSL standings and the Wave right on their heels in third. Portland has been virtually impenetrable at Providence Park, posting a 4-0-1 home record while not conceding a single goal on their own turf.
The rivalry between Portland and San Diego has quickly become one of the most compelling in the NWSL. The clubs have split their season series this year, with San Diego taking a 3-1 result in San Diego on March 25 before Portland answered emphatically with a 2-0 victory at Providence Park on April 29. Adding further edge to the fixture, the Thorns eliminated the Wave from the postseason last year at Providence Park.
The Thorns boast one of the most exciting rosters in the NWSL, with 16 internationals representing nations across the globe, a fearless crop of young talent, and marquee names like Sophia Wilson, Olivia Moultrie, and Pietra Tordin delivering night after night at Providence Park. Fans are encouraged to visit Thorns.com/tickets to get in on the action.
About Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader in women’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. The Thorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports at Providence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-record ninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches during the 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing a league-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for the postseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in the world’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
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